Pegasus Bay Winery
★★★★
Overview/introduction
This magnificent country garden is nestled in the Waipara Valley wine region, 45 minutes north of Christchurch. Set against a backdrop of an architecturally designed, working winery, tasting room and Deli. Expansive lawns sweep down to lakes and red Japanese bridges. Take time to wander, feed the eels or just sit and relax.
Standing at the top of the amphitheatre, the view of the Golden Pines, Pencil Pines and distant hills is magnificent. In Spring flowering Cherry trees, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Camellias and Daffodils abound. Wisteria cascades over pergolas. Summer is a riot of colour in the long border, filled with roses, multi-coloured dahlias and perennials, framed by Buxus hedges and topiaries. Hydrangeas and hostas are favourites. Autumn is a tapestry of gold, orange and red on the many deciduous trees. Winter highlights the different foliage especially in the native, oriental and conifer gardens and the dark green topiaries contrast well with the curving silver hedges.
Garden features:
Sweeping lawns and amphitheatre
Lakes and four red Japanese bridges
Rhododendron dell
Eel feeding
Rare conifer collection including cloud pruning (Niwaki)
Iceberg rose walkway
Short native bush-walk
Donaldson Family Pou (Māori Carving)
Formal herb garden
Laburnum walk
Buxus topiaries
Rose and dahlia garden
Parterre coloured gardens
Original French water fountains
Sculptures
Facilities and Amenities
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Children Welcome
Mini Deli and Cellar Door open Thursday - Monday
Gardens open 7 days ( no food or drink on Tuesdays and Wednesdays )
Tour Guide available for groups on weekdays (subject to availability ) - please book this in advance
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Mini Deli and Cellar Door open Thursday- Monday 10 am -5 pm (check website for details )
Tour Guide available weekdays (subject to availability )- please book in advance. $10 per adult.
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